Overview
- Russia’s Defense Ministry announced on December 30 that its forces had “liberated” the settlement of Boguslavka in Ukraine’s Kharkiv region.
- Defense Minister Andrey Belousov issued public congratulations to the 15th Guards Motor Rifle Regiment credited with the operation.
- Belousov’s statement claimed the regiment’s “professional and decisive” actions caused substantial enemy losses and thwarted opposing objectives.
- The message invoked patriotic and historical themes, lauding loyalty to the oath and describing fights against “neonazi evil.”
- The announcement was published on the ministry’s Telegram channel and carried by RIA Novosti, with no Ukrainian or independent verification included.